Still think dairy products are so wonderful?? Not only are they VERY allergenic, not only may they INCREASE the risk of osteoporosis, now only may they cause Type I diabetes in suseptable infants, but now…
High Intake of Dairy Foods May Increase Risk of Prostate Cancer These findings support the hypothesis that calcium may lower levels of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D, which is thought to protect against prostate cancer, Dr. June M. Chan, of the Harvard School of Public Health, in Boston, Massachusetts, told attendees of the 91st annual meeting of the […]
Dairy foods and bone health: examination of the evidence This is an excellent summary regarding the strong dogmatic belief that milk is good for us. Reading the article carefully, it suggests that, the stronger and more reliable the study, the less likely dairy products were to protect our bones. Now, add in the factor that […]
Dairy products, calcium, and prostate cancer risk “Milk it does a body good??” Brilliant marketing work of the years, I must admit. Sort of like “Pork–the other white meat.” (Comes from a pig!! When was the last time you called bacon “white meat?”). Milk is a common allergen, loaded with chemicals and hormones, may contribute […]
Probiotics in non-dairy foods; Lactobacillus plantarum 299v This article once again reminds me that not all probiotics are created equal. The bacteria has to be non-pathogenic and adhere well to the mucosa as well as perform biological activities beneficial to the host (that’s us…). Lactobacillus acidophilis strain DDS-1 is commonly used because it meets these […]
